PC, smartphone sales slump continues – but market will recover
The last three years have been challenging for the PC and smartphone industry - and 2024 isn't looking much better, says Stocklytics. After shifting back and forth, the global demand for new devices is expected to plunge again this year causing a new revenue drop and...
Colourful plastics may lead to more microplastics
Plastics with bright colours such as red, blue, and green degrade to form microplastics quicker than those with plainer colours, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Leicester have demonstrated. The findings reveal that the...
IoDSA calls for Ramaphosa to highlight competence, ethics in SOE appointments
As the Zondo Reports so graphically demonstrate, South Africa’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are in a truly lamentable state, with dire consequences for the economy and thus our country’s capacity to deliver reliable services to citizens, to create jobs and build a...
Africa makes strides in digital readiness rankings
Leading African economies that have put in the hard work to improve their infrastructure, business conditions and overall competitiveness are generally performing better against other emerging markets in areas that measure their digital skills and sustainability....
Metaverse models will extend digital business
By 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social and/or entertainment, according to Gartner. “Vendors are already building ways for users to replicate their lives in digital worlds,” says Marty Resnick,...
Mara smartphone factory in KZN is up for sale
A factory set up by the Mara Group to manufacture smartphones in South Africa is up for sale. Park Village Auctions is inviting offers on assets from the electronics manufacturing concern located in Durban’s Dube TradePort. The factory was set up in 2019 by the Mara...
Zondo 2 underscores the key role of boards in CEO appointments
Volume 1 of the second Zondo Report (Zondo 2), which deals with Transnet, graphically shows how important it is for a CEO to appointed who has the right qualities - and, consequently, the board’s respect. This is according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of...
World Mobile reaches milestone in bid to connect everyone
World Mobile Group, a global mobile network combining renewable energy with blockchain technology, has completed the reservation of 1 000 EarthNodes in its network. EarthNodes are the backbone of the World Mobile network, processing all transactions on the blockchain....
Global VPN downloads surge
With the rapid onset of cybercrime coupled with unprecedented internet usage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual private network (VPN) services have become one of the most popular tools to safeguard users’ online journeys. Besides increased privacy and security,...
Siemens SA, Aspen partner to digitise African vaccine production
A strategic partnership that will enable Aspen Pharmacare to increase production capacity to meet the rising demands for Covid-19 vaccines in Africa. Co-financed by funds from the develoPPP programme of the German Government, digital technologies will enable faster...
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It’s a rare entrepreneur who sets out to build a business based on billing more efficiently than the competition - but for Brian Timperley and Louis Jardim of Turrito Networks, streamlined billing turned out to be one of the unexpected factors behind their success....
Vox Telecom, Mimecast offer e-mail solution
South African telecommunications company Vox Telecom has announced its partnership with Mimecast South Africa, a leading provider of cloud-based e-mail archiving, continuity and security. It believes this partnership makes it the first vendor able to deliver a turnkey...
Practicing good information governance
In today’s information-driven world, data is at the heart of enabling businesses to operate and innovate effectively. However, the exponential growth of data, combined with increasing regulation, has left many organisations struggling with the complexity of compliance...
How safe is your child’s school network?
Schools and universities are seeing the value in providing Internet access to students but few consider the ramifications of an unrestricted and improperly managed network. Increased mobility is paving the way for the GenMobile classroom, which takes full advantage of...
MasterCard launches MasterPass in SA
South Africans will now benefit from a more seamless, speedy and secure online shopping checkout with the launch of the innovative MasterCard digital service, MasterPass. MasterPass enables consumers to make convenient, simple, fast and secure digital payments....
Senegal begins mDiabetes project
Alcatel-Lucent is supporting the Senegalese government, represented by the Minister of Health and Social Action, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy and local partners, by participating in the "mDiabetes" programme launched by the World Health...
Wizardz doubles output volume with Xerox
Wizardz Design and Print, one of Cape Town’s busiest print houses, has more than doubled its production volume since investing in the city’s first Xerox Colour 1000 digital colour press from Oxbow and Bytes Document Solutions. “We’ve never shied away from investing in...
Experian launches PowerCurve
Experian has announced the availability of PowerCurve, its successful latest generation decision management platform, across Europe, Middle East and Africa. PowerCurve is currently being deployed by a number of leading global and regional banks and financial...
Outsourcing incubates human potential
South African businesses are more partial to making use of outsourcing than the global average, says the recent Grant Thornton International Business Report.The study, which conducted interviews with over 3 300 key decision-makers across multiple industries and...
Jacaranda FM rolls out Jasco solution
Jacaranda FM is South Africa’s largest independent commercial radio station, with a reach of around 2-million people across half of South Africa including Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces. The radio station often engages in roadshows, which take...
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